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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1931
Page
33
The firm reports seven downtown store leases closed within two weeks, including the new space at Norby Street leased by Gunter Hurel’s company to be managed by Mr. Clary for five years. A varied merchandise line and an integrated system will operate there before September 15.
Upholstery work earns high praise from prominent citizens of San Antonio. The fashion upholstery firm, with decades of experience, offers a complete line of furniture covers and interior fabrics.
Construction begins on the Perlita camp site near San Palifa with two coils of grinding gear. AshTilinns planned to be nearby as the Memond grove develops. Hirege and Mh McClond are listed as others of the properties.
Jack Burke reports August warranty deeds totaling $1,870,004.00 in the county records. The list enumerates each deed and the corresponding property transfers processed during the month.
Several buyers in the Taylor subdivision report improving market conditions this fall. Enhanced activity includes Luxon, Hesed, and Moret projects at the Gunter Hotel Nance. new residences in the Wilts artist colony. and numerous homes with rock-constructed foundations. Local buyers upgrade properties with fenced yards, orchards, and pecan trees as the market warms.
Bids for Brownsville road projects were opened in the county commissioner's court. Several bids for grading and structural work were reviewed, with figures around 24,000 to 26,000 dollars. The Four Posts road segment from the Pagndex Line highway to Fourteenth Street shows bids of about 1.5 miles. Nichols and others submitted low bids for grading and related work, while Morton trend and Caffe road segment bids were also considered.
A 15.00 appropriation is tied by the State Board of Control for porches to be erected on the men’s ward building of the San Antonio Army hospital on South Presa Street. Project planned to be completed by 7 p.m. under the direction of Central State Board of Control. Architect Len Me de Bichmann of Fort Commerce, Texas.
Henry Weiss gets Seguin mortuary contract for the Rocz Channel home project planned with Marvinmanent 710 Maverick built in San Antonio. Tambing and Electric Wising Yeas are included in the general contract.
The Bowen plane piloted by Captain Hawks completed a Houston to Fort Worth leg with a rapid clocking of 1 hour 23 minutes for the cited segment, averaging over 18 miles per hour per the travel log. The event followed a 3:40 p.m. departure from Houston and included a midair exchange with Fmddry tints at Love Field before heading to Fort Worth.
The article describes Alcalde Company swiftly handling property offers in Manila with price terms and closing details. It mentions Mr and Mrs Treyney Hartman answering a listing in The Tight and selecting the third house at 114 Rain, finalizing a purchase within months.
Vincent Balbo of San Antonio has been awarded the general contract for a Southwest Texas State Lonchera project in San Marcos. The project value is 250 dollars with framing concrete steel and gray metal framing elements. Plumbing goes to W F Turner of San Antonio and electrical to Machin-Wright Company of San Antonio.
An $8000 apartment project is described for Harlingen at the corner of Tarlinga and West Bankinga. Roby Utbard of Tinetinxen is cited as promoter. Building described as of stone with dimensions 2x22 and height 144 feet. Construction team named as Tamers Hrolliers of Harlinzon.
A B Spencer and Sons will conduct a remodeling survey in Prestwood at Woollawn Island. Alex Spencer, supervisor, notes the use of a high quality concrete mix to ensure a perfectly smooth finish. The firm plans to introduce new products and methods to improve building practices locally.
Swiss Plaza is set to be a major business center as Safewall Realty announces plans for substantial utilities upgrades. The project includes a large gas main replacement on Thal Inn Street, new electric feeds, and underground wiring to support three thousand plus connections in the district. Roadwork on Avenue A and Sixth Street is underway, with building activity anticipated in the fall at the Balas Doze site, and Leased space already secured by local residents.
Brownsville and surrounding towns report multiple construction projects. An $416,000 federal project funds a new elementary school and multiple residences. a $23,206 low bid covers a five grade wing. plans include a two story brick veneer structure at Los Ebanos and a federal bailfire in Brownsville. West Fifteenwick and Elbe Elizabeth Frenets lead numerous additions and new buildings, with architects including St. Nowell Waters of Weslaco.
Me M. T. Shaw, elected president and general manager of Clark's Store Company, brings eight years with a Los Angeles organization and ties to Seattle leasing departments. His appointment signals planned growth across core California outlets and the chain's expansion into new markets.
The City Wererstial contest offers over 600 dollars in prizes this week at the Milom building. One hundred prizes include Dair Malt cake and Bell flour with tickets for 10 extra votes given for every 50 cent purchase. Ineligible repeat winners and a large finale prize pool are noted. Event features include Willo Tarkson Parker and a program of elderly-focused music.
In Austin, TR Blackmore wins the General contract for the Number 19 Memorial Dormitory at the Assi t Ante school with a bid of 832 202. Frank Stundell of Austin is awarded the georeal contens for the alui Mon in the stacey mud of Gee Winbling with a bid of 0719. Young and Peatt of Lubbock win the plutablag and leating bid for 7438. Harper and Linsvomly of Auatti are linked to the Stare Whitab jog and Renting Jot 2 Syik, while J O. Andeemartha company of Austin backs the rest.
Remodeling work on the Haker Bolla nursery office building near the Feria highway by Flurlingen is finished. New ornamentation and repairs completed alterations under Jy Mellor’s supervision.
City moves to fence the hippopotami pool at Keeler Park with organized fabric and horizontal rail fencing. Bins for the fence materials arrive for inspection and will be opened at 1 am by the city clerk. Scr irmhere provides furnishing materials for the project.
Eugene hats story details millinery manager Af of Wolff and Mars company returning from a bustling trip to Le Fusi. It highlights enthusiasm for new fashion motions, tailoring trends, and the rise of winter hat styles. The article notes widespread female hat-wear among shoppers on Willes Avenue and comments on price shifts and fashion authority.
A new metropolitan office building project in New York, funded by M.A. Snyder, plans air conditioning using Carrier systems designed by Martine Engineering. The Newark based firm reports design work and installation for offices, theaters, and factories, with tenants listed including Mr. and Mrs. T. De Anderson and Jolie Marckie. Total sales in the last 20 days reach $200.
The Hiding-Kirky Lumber company at 2190 South Wlores interrl becomes Alamo Cash and Carry Yard under manager Alc Thanas. Alamo Lumber with capinininte yards at 423 Buena Vista announces the change. T. G. Matfete named master builder liaison. sale of cash bonds from the new yard planned alongside existing operations.
Board of Education authorizes preliminary sketches for South Side high school on Astorman South View streets, 12-acre site, valued at $85,071,27 with total project cost around $500,000. Architect selected as Fick, Alph JJ, Vataecoa, Majestic Builders. plans include 320-seat capacity, future expansion, and adjacent junior high, plus multiple elementary projects in Waverly and Durango areas.
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